AUTHOR SERVICES

Find companies, freelancers and services useful for published authors. Simply click on one of the titles below to jump to the relevant section.

Editorial

Services, companies and freelancers who can help you edit,

proof-read and perfect your books

Featured Editorial Service

Mark Stay

Editorial support

DO YOU NEED A FRESH PAIR OF EYES ON YOUR WORK?

NEED HELP TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

I will give you developmental editorial feedback on your novel, novella or short story, annotating the story with notes, line edits and a full reader’s report. I also offer alpha/beta reading and copy editing. I can work in any genre, and have a speciality in Science Fiction and Fantasy, Crime and Thrillers. Previous clients include Caimh McDonnell, Ian W Sainsbury, LJ Shepherd, Kate Baker and many more.

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Freelancer

Sally Orson-Jones

Book doctor, literary editor and writers' mentor popular with published authors.

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Freelancer

Donna Hillyer

Publishing consultant and freelance editor with 10 years' experience at large publishing houses.

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Web Designers

Services, companies and freelancers who can help you create

a beautiful author website.

Featured Design Service

Charlotte Duckworth Studio

Web designer

Since launching her studio six years ago, Charlotte has built more than 50 author websites, many for Sunday Times bestselling authors. She’s passionate about helping authors harness the power of technology to build their career dreams. She’s also an author herself, having had seven novels traditionally published.

Finally, Charlotte is the creator of the DIY Author Website Course, an affordable option to teach authors how to build their own beautiful website on Squarespace.

Website

Admin Support

Services, companies and freelancers who can help you organise your writerly life, from personal assistants to accountants

Nicola at Pink Spaghetti

Excellent, personable UK-based PA with author experience and brilliant admin skills. Also throws in a bit of informal business coaching!

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Accounts

Writers Tax

Popular and thorough accountancy firm specialising in helping authors navigate their accounts.

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Niki Roge

US-based with clients mainly in the fantasy / romance field, this PA is able to provide thorough and reliable help for authors.

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Advertising

Services, companies and freelancers who can help you run paid ads, such as Facebook ads, Amazon ads and more

Nicholas Erik

Well regarded sci-fi writer who helps authors with their advertising. He does this via one-on-one consultancy calls and workshops where you will be guided through an advertising campaign, with a particular focus on Amazon Ads. He occasionally runs ads for authors, and also runs many courses.

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Blog Tour Organisers

If you're exploring the idea of running a blog tour for your next book release, these are the people who authors recommend.

Freelancer

Random Things Tours

Run by popular blogger Anne Cater. She has a list of over 400 bloggers active on social media, and alongside organising tours for authors, runs tours for publishers such as No Exit Press and Orenda Books.

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Freelancer

Rachel's Random Resources

Blogger offering a variety of services including the creation of social media graphics and tours.

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Mentoring

Think of these people as being life coaches for authors. They can help you figure out what to do with your writing career and help you through tough patches

Consultant

Jericho Writers

Jericho Writers is an editorial consultancy which also offers a range of mentors for authors.

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Consultant

Sophie Hannah

As part of her Dream Author programme, Sophie offers group mentoring via regular video meetings and retreats. She also sometimes offers the opportunity for one-on-one mentoring.

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PR / Media Relations

Services, companies and freelancers who can help you raise awareness of your books and author brand via social media, media articles, broadcast appearances, and more

PR Consultant

Get Red PR

US-based Ann-Marie Nieves has created campaigns for several authors, garnering placements in US media such as The New York Times, People, POPSUGAR, Good Housekeeping, and Oprah.

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Communications Agency

ED Public Relations

This agency is run by Emma Draude who won the 2018 British Book Award PR Campaign of the Year for her work on The Hate u Give by Angie Thomas. They offer a range of services for published authors.

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Social Media (Organic)

These consultants and companies can help you make the most of your social media platforms, whether that be via a consultancy approach or running your platforms for you.

Freelancer

Zoe Lea

Zoe helps authors market and sell their books via social media (Zoe's website is currently being updated but you can see her Substack below)

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Freelancer

Neets Marketing

Author Anita Chapman offers advice on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and anything an author needs to know about the run up to publication day including info on making the most of blog tours, and more.

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Website design

Companies and freelancers who can help you create an amazing author website.

Helping Published Authors Navigate the Marvellous and Messy World of Publishing

AUTHOR SERVICES

Editorial

Mark Stay

Web Designers

Charlotte Duckworth Studio

Admin Support

Advertising

Blog Tour Organisers

Mentoring

PR / Media Relations

Social Media (Organic)

Website design